Course
Number/Term/Year
# of Credit Hours
Meeting
Dates/Times/Location
Course name as it appears in the catalog
Your Name
Contact Information
(phone, email, personal
website)
Office Location & Hours
Course
Description/Purpose
Statement of course description. Ensure that it aligns with or matches
the current catalog course description.
Include an explanation about how this course fits into the overall
program of study and the larger field of concentration.
Course Goals/Learning
Objectives
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Prerequisites/Technology
Use
Bullet point three to six desired learning outcomes (course
goals) for the class
Use action verbs indicating how student work will be observed.
Focus on what you want students to demonstrate (knowledge,
skills)
Describes the key conditions under which the performance is to
occur.
Wherever possible, describe the criteria for acceptable
performance (how well or to what degree the learn must
perform)
Design critical thinking objectives using Bloom’s higher levels
of thinking:
Evaluation
Synthesis
Analysis
Application
Comprehension
Knowledge
List courses, knowledge or skills students should already have
attained prior to this class.
Make clear your expectations of technology use by your students for
class work and assignments. You may also include consequences of
misuse by students such as using their computer or cell phone for
recreation, outside class work, etc. during class time.
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Required
Textbooks/Equipment
Classroom
Procedures/Policies
List required textbooks, technology requirements and other materials
(packets, programs, Internet access, etc.,) with information about
editions, volumes, and other details.
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Assessment
Assignments
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Student Code of Conduct
Academic Integrity:
Plagiarism/Consequences
Statement of your policies, teaching methods, and classroom
procedures including attendance, missed work, arriving late, etc.
For UNC’s policy on excused absences see
http://www.unco.edu/dos/FAQ/studentIllness.html
Explanation of how you expect students to participate, how they
should prepare, and other helpful suggestions to help student
succeed. Make your expectations clear.
Statement regarding class preparation such as technology use
expectations
Statement of safety considerations (if applicable)
Differentiated Instruction: how you plan to meet different
learning styles, needs, disabilities, etc.
Design objectives with measureable, action oriented outcomes
Explain assignments/assessment(s) relation to course objectives
Include types and dates of assessments/assignments
Grading Rubrics (if desired)
Grading Scale
Submission Procedures (especially important in online classes)
Statement regarding extra credit
Statement of grade dispute procedures (if desired)
Description, expectations and directions for each type of
assignments (quiz, exams, projects, team work etc.)
Grading procedures for assignments such as how you weight
scores, percentages for each assignment, how the assessments are
linked to course learning goals and objectives
All students are expected to adhere to the University’s Student Code
of Conduct, designed to promote a safe and respectful learning
environment. For more information about your rights and
responsibilities as a UNC student see
http://www.unco.edu/dos/honor_code/index.html
It is expected that members of this class will observe strict policies of
academic honesty and will be respectful of each other. Any instances
in which cheating, including plagiarism and unauthorized use of
copyrighted materials, computer accounts, or someone else’s work is
determined, will be referred to Student Services and will be
investigated to its full extent.
Consider providing a definition of plagiarism and examples if desired
or referring students to:
http://www.unco.edu/dos/honor_code/understanding_plagiarism.html
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Students with disabilities:
Any student requesting disability accommodation for this class
must inform the instructor giving appropriate notice. Students are
encouraged to contact Disability Support Services at (970) 3512289 to certify documentation of disability and to ensure
appropriate accommodations are implemented in a timely manner.
Student Learning Goals
Use this space for students to record their own goals and desired outcomes for the course. Ask students
to fill in these goals and refer to them often.
“At the completion of this class I should be able to:”
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